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Lac de Bretaye – Chavonnes Lake loop from Villars-sur-Ollon

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Lac de Bretaye – Chavonnes Lake loop from Villars-sur-Ollon

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Lac de Bretaye – Chavonnes Lake loop from Villars-sur-Ollon

04:39

13.2km

720m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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112 m

Villars-sur-Ollon

Highlight • Settlement

An idyllic spa and winter sports resort where you can stroll past numerous shops and find cozy restaurants and cafés to stop for a bite to eat. The town lies at an altitude of 1,300 meters and is a great starting point for beautiful hiking trails in the surrounding area.

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2.19 km

Col de Soud

Highlight • Mountain Pass

2.56 km

Col de Soud Mountain Railway

Highlight • Structure

3.78 km

Rack Railway in the Swiss Alps

Highlight • Structure

5.32 km

Lac de Bretaye

Highlight • Lake

You can completely circle the small lake on a footpath, enjoying the view of the water and the green mountains that surround it. The lake is located at 1,780 meters below the Le Chamossaire.

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5.92 km

Black Lake

Highlight • Lake

6.58 km

Chavonnes Lake

Highlight • Lake

Visit Lac des Chavonnes for a quiet alpine getaway, where you’ll find a crystal-clear lake surrounded by dense forest and mountain peaks. Located approximately 1,690 meters above sea level, this hidden lake offers hiking trails that wind through pine trees and lead to breathtaking viewpoints. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including marmots and alpine birds, which add to the lake’s serene, natural beauty.

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7.89 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

While hiking through nature, you have great views of the Alpine peaks and can even see as far as Mont Blanc.

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

3.68 km

3.63 km

668 m

416 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

3.85 km

2.10 km

2.01 km

275 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

26°C

7°C

0 %

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Lac de Bretaye – Chavonnes Lake loop from Villars-sur-Ollon

Villars-sur-Ollon

Col de Soud

Col de Soud Mountain Railway

Rack Railway in the Swiss Alps

Lac de Bretaye

Black Lake

Chavonnes Lake

View of Mont Blanc

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